PPT presentation

PERSUASIVE SPEECH

Topic:  

 

Requirements:

           

1.         6-8 minute extemporaneous speech to convince or actuate. The policy issue                  

must be significant, controversial and debatable.

            2.         Include a minimum of 5 research sources in a Works Cited page (MLA                         
style) or Reference page (APA style). Cite research sources IN your speech.

            3.         Use presentation aids and language to enhance persuasion.

            4.         Use an appropriate speech design for your persuasive goals: problem-solution,               need-plan, causal, pro-con-assessment, or motivated sequence.

            
5.         Turn in a formal, typed outline on your speaking day.      

PERSUASIVE SPEECH Assignment

Objectives:

1.
To understand the basic functions of persuasive speaking.

2.
To build on presentation skills.

3.
To persuade listeners by effectively focusing them on a specific policy issue and convincing them to accept your position or call to action.

4.
To select a speech design that supports your persuasive goals.

5.
To select, cite and document research that effectively supports your

position.

6.
To integrate presentation aids.

7.
To use vivid/emotive language to enhance persuasion.

8.
To develop your critical listening and thinking skills.

Requirements:

1.
6-8 minute extemporaneous speech to convince or actuate. The policy issue
must be significant, controversial and debatable.

2.
Include a minimum of 5 research sources in a Works Cited page (MLA

style) or Reference page (APA style). Cite research sources IN your speech.

3.
Use presentation aids and language to enhance persuasion.

4.
Use an appropriate speech design for your persuasive goals: problem-solution,
need-plan, causal, pro-con-assessment, or motivated sequence.

5.
Turn in a formal, typed outline on your speaking day.

COMM 111. Mann

Speech Outline Format

PRE-PLANNING

Topic: Determine.

Audience: Analyze. What do they already know of the topic? Would they be interested?

Purpose Statement: What do you intend to achieve with your speech?

Working Thesis: What is the main idea?

Organizing Question: What main ideas and info do you need to develop your topic?

Main Points: Do research and determine these BEFORE you write the intro & conclusion.

Title: Optional (Can give the speech focus and memorability)

INTRODUCTION (Type out word for word)

Capture Attention

Get the audience’s attention, orient them to the topic & motivate them to listen. (Techniques: ask questions, develop suspense/curiosity, stimulate imagination, amuse or use humor, promise a benefit, tell a relevant story, relate a personal experience, involve the audience, use a quote, use a visual or other media aid, etc.)

Significance/Relevance

Tell the audience why they should care about this topic. Tell them “what’s in it for them.” Tie it to their needs, interests or well-being.

Credibility

Establish yourself as a competent, trustworthy, likable and sincere person. Explain your qualifications (knowledge, interest/research or experience) for this topic.

Thesis (Underline or type in bold)

A clear, concise and creative sentence that explains the speech’s main idea.

Preview

Indicates the main points you will cover and gives an overview of the speech.

Transition

(usually in italic)

Connecting words or phrases that serve as signposts that help your audience see the overall pattern of your speech.

BODY (Type in outline style) (usually 2-3 main points in a 5-7 minute speech)

Determine the speech design that best communicates your points (topical, chronological, spatial, causal, pro-con, mnemonic/gimmick).

I. Main Point

A. Subpoint/Support

Use a mix of supporting material (examples, definitions, narratives, comparison/contrast, facts/stats, testimony) Use the 4S – Signpost, State, Support, Summarize. ORALLY CITE YOUR SOURCES! (See pg. 141-144 )

a.

b.

Transition
(usually in italic)

II. Main Point (repeat above)

Transition
(usually in italic)

III. Main Point (repeat above)

Transition
(usually in italic)

CONCLUSION (Type out word for word)

Summary Statement

Review the points and meaning of your speech, but don’t just restate the thesis.

Concluding Remarks

Leave the audience with final reflections that are memorable and that underscore the significance of the speech, and bring psychological/emotional closure. (Ideas: tie back to the intro., use a quote, ask a question, end with a story, involve the audience, tie back to a visual, link to a metaphor, etc.)

REFERENCES/WORKS CITED

Use different, credible, relevant sources and give complete citations on a separate page. Use APA or MLA style (refer to text if needed, pg 120-121).

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